2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 1% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wearing of rear brakes. This includes deep scoring of the rotor and brake pad as well as loud grinding when stopping. This has been ongoing since 100 miles. I am now at 5k miles and have seen a few cars with the same problem. Pads and rotors need to be replaced and an alignment done.”
NHTSA complaint #10278840, filed 2009-07, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
163 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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